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by ///M_aniac
Tue 01 Jan, 2013 00:08
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Happy New Year!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 2256

Re: Happy New Year!!!

Happy New Year everyone. Here's to another year of Zedding - once the grit lorries stop spewing that muck all over our roads that is! :head: :cheers
by ///M_aniac
Mon 17 Dec, 2012 23:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anyone know this z3m? S50 DVL ex members car?
Replies: 22
Views: 1840

Re: Anyone know this z3m? S50 DVL ex members car?

Z3cade wrote:Wonder if they've found the log book for it yet.. :roll:
and if the spot weld problem has been sorted or gotten worse :?
by ///M_aniac
Thu 15 Nov, 2012 22:40
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: New wheels
Replies: 18
Views: 2739

Re: New wheels

Jonttt wrote:Nice and in the best colour as well :-)
x2. Very nice mate. congrats
by ///M_aniac
Wed 14 Nov, 2012 22:52
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: you may want this z3 if you like your colours
Replies: 9
Views: 1792

Re: you may want this z3 if you like your colours

an assault on the eyes...someone buy it and paint it a decent colour for goodness sake!!
by ///M_aniac
Wed 14 Nov, 2012 22:39
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Ciao guys!
Replies: 18
Views: 3157

Re: Ciao guys!

Thank you so much for sharing those 320is photos. Seeing the old dash, instrumentation, interior and the S14 was delightful. 8-) I love e30s, and those photos did my heart good. :P
by ///M_aniac
Tue 13 Nov, 2012 22:56
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Ciao guys!
Replies: 18
Views: 3157

Re: Ciao guys!

Welcome to the forum. Lovely Zeds. I am a fan of the green roof, but I must say your old 320is has caught most of my attention. :D

Do you have more photos of it, especially the S14? Such a cool and rare car. 8-)
by ///M_aniac
Sun 11 Nov, 2012 18:45
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: S54 BMW M roadster - Deposit placed
Replies: 19
Views: 2521

Re: S54 BMW M roadster - Deposit placed

stu wrote:Someone has lucked in there.
Big time - possibly the best ///M roadster for sale in the country just now. :D :D

Hope it will be remaining within the zroadster family...
by ///M_aniac
Sat 10 Nov, 2012 00:09
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: a few pics from oulton
Replies: 9
Views: 1991

Re: a few pics from oulton

Great photos. He can come and photograph Hamish whenever he wants. :lol: Some professional photos for the walls of the sitting-room, lounge, bedrooms, kitchen, yadda yadda yadda..... :D
by ///M_aniac
Sat 10 Nov, 2012 00:02
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: for sale zm parts and 2.8 breaking
Replies: 22
Views: 2999

Re: for sale zm parts and 2.8 breaking

Please try to not break it :cry: It's a lovely looking Zed with penty of life left in it. Someone buy it / stick it on ebay at least.
by ///M_aniac
Thu 08 Nov, 2012 18:17
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 front mudflaps FS- brand new,genuine BMW-Sold
Replies: 4
Views: 729

Re: Z3 front mudflaps FS- brand new,genuine BMW

I'll take them mate.

thanks
by ///M_aniac
Tue 06 Nov, 2012 19:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 2.8 vs. Z3M
Replies: 18
Views: 3028

Re: Z3 2.8 vs. Z3M

Hi Jim, What is your expectation of very economical from the Z ///M? Good luck with the search! Yeah was a bad choice of words its not gonna be very economical but still, screw the POS economical car idea, by the time I've got 2x insurance and tax I'd have to drive a long way at a slow speed to mak...
by ///M_aniac
Tue 06 Nov, 2012 19:23
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My Z3M's Replacement
Replies: 80
Views: 37132

Re: My Z3M's Replacement

Mmmmmmm, turbo!! :twisted:

That looks absolutely terrific. Very best of luck with the new car, James
by ///M_aniac
Mon 05 Nov, 2012 22:06
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: S54 BMW M roadster - Deposit placed
Replies: 19
Views: 2521

Re: S54 BMW M roadster

Good luck with the sale James. Fabulous Zed for someone.

I would love those eisenmann back boxes. :P
by ///M_aniac
Mon 05 Nov, 2012 21:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 2.8 vs. Z3M
Replies: 18
Views: 3028

Re: Z3 2.8 vs. Z3M

Hi Jim, If you want acceleration and best handling then go for a Z3 ///M. In standard form, over a stock 2.8 its a no-brainer. But your comments on economy seem contradictory - you say you'd keep the ///M in the garage and get a more economical car for the daily commute,and then say that the ///M wi...
by ///M_aniac
Tue 30 Oct, 2012 23:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New Hardtop Colour
Replies: 23
Views: 2723

Re: New Hardtop Colour

Roof looks great in satin Black against the dakar paintwork. I would consider getting the gills done satin black too though if I were you. Maybe you could even get a set of ///M gills and give them the satin black treatment - you already have the ///M mirror thing going on so it makes sense AND woul...
by ///M_aniac
Tue 30 Oct, 2012 23:02
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Z3 3.0i - from Sunny South Africa
Replies: 23
Views: 4827

Re: Z3 3.0i - from Sunny South Africa

Great looking Zed. Nice and shiny...Muppet will appreciate that :D

Those wheels really suit a Zed
by ///M_aniac
Tue 30 Oct, 2012 22:58
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Sharky MOT
Replies: 10
Views: 2685

Re: Sharky MOT

Great news, P. :P Well done Sharky 8-)
by ///M_aniac
Sun 21 Oct, 2012 21:55
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Lovely bunch of Zeds
Replies: 2
Views: 1304

Re: Lovely bunch of Zeds

Good photo indeed but what it lacks,......is Imola. :twisted:
by ///M_aniac
Fri 19 Oct, 2012 22:53
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: My old '56 Chevy Truck for sale
Replies: 4
Views: 1620

Re: My old '56 Chevy Truck for sale

I've found its usually better to not look back once you've done the deal and sold a motor. :head:

A sad sight, G. :(
by ///M_aniac
Sun 14 Oct, 2012 21:58
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Canman - RIP 14 October 2012
Replies: 37
Views: 6074

Re: Canman - RIP 14 October 2012

I am deeply saddened to learn of Kevans passing. He was an inspirational guy in how he dealt with his illness and displayed gutsy determination in how he got on with life in his final years. I never met him, but I know his friendship and assistance meant alot to many members of this forum. He will b...
by ///M_aniac
Fri 12 Oct, 2012 20:13
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Rim detailing
Replies: 11
Views: 1423

Re: Rim detailing

Wow! They look great :D but your hub caps need centered. :o
by ///M_aniac
Fri 05 Oct, 2012 22:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: zzzoon M
Replies: 5
Views: 405

Re: zzzoon M

Good luck with the ///M and with the work that'll need doing!
by ///M_aniac
Thu 04 Oct, 2012 20:12
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Z3M gone so heres the replacement.
Replies: 15
Views: 3236

Re: Z3M gone so heres the replacement.

Congratulations you are the first person in 3 years on this forum to have sold their z3m for something I approve of!!! Absolutely love it! Imola looks great on the m5 as well :) x2 Beautiful example of the BMW uber-saloon. What a machine and what a sound! Someday......I'm telling myself....someday....
by ///M_aniac
Sat 29 Sep, 2012 23:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 3.0 or M?
Replies: 19
Views: 1588

Re: Z3 3.0 or M?

OK, was thinking, is it worth the change? I have the facelift z3 3.0, I kind of prefer the facelift but would prefer the power of the 3.2. The 3.0 is a terrific Zed. Oodles of power, not much slower than an ///M and cheaper to maintain. As a compromise it's win-win all the way. But if you want the ...
by ///M_aniac
Fri 28 Sep, 2012 23:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 17" Wheel Caps
Replies: 9
Views: 1098

Re: 17" Wheel Caps

If you have original e46 MV2s or good reps then these should fit I would have thought provided they are as advertised. But, I have read before that ebay ones don't last at all well, so you might be better trying to get an original 2nd hand one / just buy a new set from BMW or supplier of OEM parts? ...
by ///M_aniac
Fri 28 Sep, 2012 23:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: "M" Z3
Replies: 6
Views: 795

Re: "M" Z3

Yup, M54B22 to give it it's full title.

Rob, just google the engine code and you will find some info if you want to read up on these engines ! Beautiful to look at, beautiful power delivery. Silky smooth... :D
by ///M_aniac
Thu 27 Sep, 2012 22:28
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: LOW MILEAGE 2.8 Z3 NOT FOR SALE
Replies: 46
Views: 8553

Re: LOW MILEAGE 2.8 Z3 FOR SALE NOW £3000

I have looked at photos of this zed for a long time now and its a beautiful car. Those wheels are among some of my favourites of all time. Someone really needs to buy this and keep it in the zroadster family! Eastsix, I hope you get a sale soon and it goes to a good home where someone will continue ...
by ///M_aniac
Thu 27 Sep, 2012 22:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: "M" Z3
Replies: 6
Views: 795

Re: "M" Z3

Nice vid, lovely Zed and even lovlier lotus white chameleon leather. :D
by ///M_aniac
Thu 27 Sep, 2012 12:15
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Close run thing!!
Replies: 2
Views: 374

Re: Close run thing!!

Not a moment too soon to realise a Zed is for life. 8-)

Poor $tealer. :bawl: :colourful:
by ///M_aniac
Tue 25 Sep, 2012 21:50
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Vanne's Z3 in Dubai
Replies: 3
Views: 1722

Re: Vanne's Z3 in Dubai

Welcome back. Nice looking QP you have there. :D Will be interesting to see the progress.
by ///M_aniac
Tue 18 Sep, 2012 20:59
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED: Z3 Hardtop
Replies: 14
Views: 1642

Re: WANTED: Z3 Hardtop

I am still after one too - in the elusive Imola Red or cosmos/sapphire black. Would need to strike some sort of deal with seller though considering I'd have to get a boat across and back/ and may have large distance to cover. Courier would be an idea too
by ///M_aniac
Tue 18 Sep, 2012 20:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 auto
Replies: 3
Views: 373

Re: Z3 auto

by ///M_aniac
Fri 14 Sep, 2012 23:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: AlloyGator rim protectors
Replies: 11
Views: 1621

Re: AlloyGator rim protectors

These would only be of use if you were doing 2 or less mph adjacent with a perfectly square edged kerb. We really see those all over the place, don't we? IMO there's no way a flimsy bit of plastic is going to protect your wheel if it connects with a kerb. The plastic will get damaged and your wheel ...
by ///M_aniac
Sun 12 Aug, 2012 20:32
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: making the most of the sun
Replies: 5
Views: 1704

Re: making the most of the sun

Thats a gorgeous colour! :wink: Lovely Zed, Pete
by ///M_aniac
Sun 12 Aug, 2012 20:29
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Zedfest - thanks to John Safe
Replies: 29
Views: 6083

Re: Zedfest - thanks to John Safe

Glad the day went off so well for all in attendance. Congratulations to everyone involved - ESPECIALLY those charged with the organisation. I have enjoyed looking at all the photos with HUGE grins. :P I unfortunately was driving down through England en route to France a day too early otherwise Hamis...
by ///M_aniac
Sat 09 Jun, 2012 22:24
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: S50 ZMC Oil Capacity
Replies: 4
Views: 1134

Re: S50 ZMC Oil Capacity

5.5 litres is correct AFAIK
by ///M_aniac
Fri 08 Jun, 2012 14:08
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Fond farewell from me...
Replies: 9
Views: 2132

Re: Fond farewell from me...

All the best with the new car. These new 'Roccos are well built and the 1.4 TSI engine is a brilliant powerplant considering its output and economy. VW built a cracking lump there.

Good luck
by ///M_aniac
Fri 11 May, 2012 14:05
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: External Temperature gauge
Replies: 16
Views: 2155

Re: External Temperature gauge

Gazza wrote:I could've sold you an aquarium thermometer, you could've taped it to your car :lol:
Now there was an idea!!

Pity you hadn't said that sooner, G :lol:
by ///M_aniac
Fri 11 May, 2012 12:37
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: External Temperature gauge
Replies: 16
Views: 2155

Re: External Temperature gauge

Just got some good news - for a change - while in work today..

Mechanic has been able to fix Hamish's gauge. A resistor needed replaced AFAIK

Delighted is an understatement. :D
by ///M_aniac
Mon 07 May, 2012 17:47
Forum: Performance
Topic: Nitrogen
Replies: 23
Views: 3010

Re: Nitrogen

I haven't done it but don't think it makes any real difference. The tyres might lose pressure more slowly, but you still need to check your tyre pressures as regularly. :roll: Our cars don't fly at 30,000 ft so whats the point of paying more for tyre inflation? Unless you're in the tyre business tha...
by ///M_aniac
Mon 07 May, 2012 17:35
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Front wings
Replies: 3
Views: 416

Re: Front wings

Hi Claude. :wink: Thank you.

Hope you are well. Regards to Celine.

Conor
by ///M_aniac
Mon 07 May, 2012 17:21
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Another car, another club
Replies: 7
Views: 1323

Re: Another car, another club

Nice looking Zed, welcome to the forum.

C
by ///M_aniac
Sun 06 May, 2012 20:32
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Front wings
Replies: 3
Views: 416

Front wings

Hi guys

Looking front wings (Near and Off side) for Hamish.

Of course, I am ideally after Imola Red, but any colour would do as they will be resprayed. Need to be in perfect condition, ie edges not damaged and no rust.

Please let me know what you have. :D

Kind regards

Conor
by ///M_aniac
Sun 06 May, 2012 20:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How To: View the original options list for any BMW online
Replies: 28
Views: 11200

Re: How To: View the original options list for any BMW onlin

Good link. Thanks for posting.
Robert T wrote: though I must be really really sad, as I can actually remember my VIN! :shock:
- you're not on your own there, Robert. :lol: :P
by ///M_aniac
Thu 03 May, 2012 13:09
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Gazzas 'M', make over progress
Replies: 74
Views: 8922

Re: Gazzas 'M', make over progress

Gary that looks BRILLIANT. Well done :D

Three cheers for the body shop! :P

Let us know what you decide about the bonnet film.
by ///M_aniac
Tue 01 May, 2012 21:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Goodbye Z3
Replies: 5
Views: 704

Re: Goodbye Z3

Good luck with the new car. :D
by ///M_aniac
Mon 30 Apr, 2012 22:11
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Gazzas 'M', make over progress
Replies: 74
Views: 8922

Re: Gazzas 'M', make over progress

Emma will look superb when finished, Gary. Who is fitting the new soft top?

Best of luck with all the work :wink:

You're going for Imola, right? :devil:
by ///M_aniac
Wed 25 Apr, 2012 10:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fiji Green??
Replies: 6
Views: 2731

Re: Fiji Green??

I like Fiji green :colourful: and was considering buying a 2.8 example a few years back. Nice piping round seats and mats from memory. It was in a Coventry $tealership.